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141. Re: Main bearing replacement in the car (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 14:15:57 -0700
Yes you can, you rotate then out. Remove the main cap, rotate the engine (look at the bearing to see which way to rotate would be best), and the bearing half might come out. If not, you can put a cot
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01041.html (6,821 bytes)

142. Re: Main bearing replacement (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 14:20:17 -0700
I've done this on 'other' engines, to no ill effect. The increased oil pressure can push weak seals over the edge..... -Aron Travis"always in a automotive frenzy"
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01044.html (6,741 bytes)

143. Re: Buying a '78 Midget tips (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 13:57:48 -0700
I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to cc this to the entire list, as I'm sure that I'll forget something. The question was what to look for/watch out for, in buying a '78 Midget. I paid $500 for my
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01114.html (10,049 bytes)

144. Re: getting zapped (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 14:10:53 -0700
I got this from one of my other car lists. Interesting. -Aron Travis"always in a automotive frenzy"
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01115.html (9,178 bytes)

145. Junkyard link (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 20:19:58 -0700
Here's a junkyard database, you can also post for used parts wanted. http://www.autop.com/used.htm -Aron Travis"always in a automotive frenzy"
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01138.html (6,338 bytes)

146. Looking for salvage yard (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 20:22:11 -0700
Does anyone know of a salvage yard in Florida that has any MG Midgets? -Aron Travis"always in a automotive frenzy"
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01139.html (6,892 bytes)

147. Locking up the engine (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 16:11:42 -0700
I need to remove the big crank pully nut on my '78 Midget. When I try the way that should work, putting the car in gear with the wife on the brakes, I end up overpowering the clutch and rotating the
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01179.html (7,110 bytes)

148. Distributor Felt (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 19:17:03 -0700
The oil felt in both my Midget's distributors is gone. Do I have to use anything in particular for the felt? I was thinking of just cutting a little piece of sponge. -Aron Travis"always in a automoti
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01285.html (6,669 bytes)

149. Re: the red-thread (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 13:08:00 -0700
I've used the computer color matching system from Sikkens Paint, and it really works well. I painted the trunk and front aftermarket spoiler for a faded yellow '73 Capri, it matched perfectly. Faded
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01340.html (6,850 bytes)

150. Junkyard Adventures-MGA, MGB's, Midgets- Long (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 14:03:21 -0700
Found some interesting things at the local east central Florida Auto Salvage Unlimited (Melbourne)- I called them and they said they had a MG, but were not sure if it was a B or a Midget, "come look"
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01343.html (9,411 bytes)

151. Rebuilding trans/steering rack (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 14:11:18 -0700
I now have three steering racks for my '78 Midget and a extra transmission for my '72 Midget. I want to make one really good rack, and one spare. Is there anything in particular that I should check f
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01344.html (6,700 bytes)

152. Re: Windshield going cloudy. (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 14:24:20 -0700
Not to be a chicken little, BUT, pretty darn quick, especially if you park it out of doors. Here in Florida it can spread really quick, for example; Early '70s VW- 1 inch white, moved out of the gara
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01346.html (7,540 bytes)

153. Re: Gas in the charcoal canister (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 14:42:49 -0700
In this situation I use a small 2.5 gallon boat gas tank. They are under $20 at a local boat shop, and come with a built in gas guage too. Seems alot safer than a funnel, and if you want to drive the
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01351.html (7,238 bytes)

154. Re: Tire PSI (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 15:13:57 -0700
My first mechanic job was at a quick oil change place (Victory lane in Ann Arbor,MI). Sometimes my job was to be the little monkey that ran around the car washing the windows and checking the tires w
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01359.html (9,058 bytes)

155. Re: Overdrive Wrap-Up (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 16:05:34 -0700
Some machine shops can rebalance a shaft, or at least refer you to some one that can. Not LBC's but, my '66 Galaxie cost $55 for balance only, my '64 Galaxie cost $110 for shortening, balance, and ne
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01366.html (6,970 bytes)

156. Midget Tires (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Sat, 24 May 1997 20:12:47 -0700
My '72 Midget has 155/80R13 Tires on the stock steel wheels. I just visited the Yokohama web site and they recommend 175/70R13 tires. Any thoughts on this? What are you all using (brands and size)? -
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01417.html (8,051 bytes)

157. Re: Midget Tires (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 10:07:34 -0700
Maybe he's one of those punks that also has the chrome wheel arch covers, gold plated trim, a fake vinal top, triple blade wipers, and a chain steering wheel. ;o) -Buster Pointdexter"always in a pork
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01447.html (8,378 bytes)

158. Re: Midget Tires (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 10:15:29 -0700
My tire size calculator shows that these would have a width of 7.28", stock is 6.1", and the 175/70's would have a width of 6.89". So if yours fit, than the 175's should have no problem. I really lik
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01448.html (8,349 bytes)

159. Re: Oil Pressure/gasket sealant (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 23:22:30 -0700
I've been using Permetex High Tack 'Spray-A-Gasket' Adhesive Sealant, Part no. 99GA, for EVERYTHING! I can't say enough about it. It will spray a thin coat of gasket sealer, thicker if you multi coat
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01485.html (7,640 bytes)

160. Them little drum brake screws (score: 1)
Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>
Date: Mon, 26 May 1997 00:00:28 -0700
I was inspecting the rear brakes on my '72 Midget today......... Why are there two screws also holding the drum on? or to put it another way, what is the design purpose of these screws? Were not the
/html/mgs/1997-05/msg01486.html (7,504 bytes)

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